Lyon, a city of natural beauty

Lyon loves its green open spaces!

Parks, gardens, green open spaces and embankments: in each district, natural areas have been preserved to give people somewhere pleasant to go for a walk, ride a bike, relax, read a book or chat.The riverbanks are being developed to accommodate long promenades that link Tête d'Or Park to Gerland Park, where alternative means of transport are favoured. The banks of the Saône also provide a delightful walkway for pedestrians, punctuated by contemporary works of art.

Lyon pays careful attention to the quality of its living environment, and aims to remain attractive for future generations. This is why all its major projects, such as the Rhône embankments, the Confluence district and the banks of the Saône…, are designed in keeping with sustainable development requirements. Everything contributes towards putting humankind at the heart of the city's expansion, and preserving the environment.You've seen and enjoyed the city, so why not now see Lyon in its natural glory?

Parks, gardens and river banks

Although Tête d'Or Park is the most popular park, the others certainly don't lack charm!

Explore Lyon, a city of natural beauty: Hauteurs Park, Gerland Park, Blandan Park, Curiosités Park, Cerisaie Park, there's no end of parks you can go to for a stroll… And all are highly appreciated by the locals.

Greater Lyon has successfully completed a project aimed at reclaiming its rivers, which began in 2002 with the rehabilitation of the banks of the Rhône, then the Saône.